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Egypt launches new housing opportunities for expats with 3,000 units available starting September

The program will provide exclusive discounts and flexible payment plans for expatriates investing in housing 

Sukuk and debt instruments in Saudi Arabia surge 20 percent to $176.7 billion in 2024

The Capital Market Authority issued 25 new licenses, raising total market institutions to 186 by 2024

40 percent of adults in developing economies save in financial accounts as mobile tech drives 10 percent growth

Nearly 80 percent of adults worldwide now have a financial account, up from 50 percent in 2011

Qatar Airways announces resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo starting August 10

Flights will increase to four weekly from September 1, enhancing travel options for passengers 

World Bank forecasts Syria’s GDP to grow by 1 percent after a 1.5 percent contraction

"The easing of sanctions provides some upside potential; however, progress remains limited," states the World Bank

FDI flows to developing economies fall to lowest level since 2005, says World Bank

In 2023, developing economies received just $435 billion in FDI, while high-income economies received $336 billion

GCC economic growth to strengthen to 3.2 percent in 2025, 4.5 percent in 2026: World Bank

The UAE's growth is projected at 4.6 percent in 2025, and 4.9 percent in 2026 and 2027

World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.3 percent for 2025 on increased trade tensions

Global trade is expected to grow by 1.8 percent in 2025, down from 3.4 percent in 2024

Syria needs at least $1 trillion to rebuild economy, says minister

Al-Shaar said the World Bank's estimate of $400 billion for rebuilding the economy is insufficient

Joint Saudi-Qatari initiative paves way for $15 million payment to World Bank for Syria

Commitment aims to accelerate the recovery of Syria’s economy and development 

Lebanon: New banking secrecy reforms to restore financial stability, fulfill IMF demands

New law allows regulators to access ten years of banking records to combat corruption

Lebanon: World Bank approves $250 million loan with plans to increase to $400 million

Finance Minister Yassine Jaber announced loan details after meeting World Bank Vice President Osama Weden